Kevin Russell: A native of the Battlefords, Kevin Russell returned to his hometown following post-secondary education in 1999.

A keen supporter of the community, Russell serves on several boards and works with multiple organizations, including the Battleford Fire Department, Battlefords AAA Stars Board, BMHA Female Atom Sharks (Head Coach), Meota Golf Course Board and the SPHL Battleford Beaver Blues hockey team (Manager). As a Councillor, he has served on the Access Communications Board and the Handi-Bus Transit Committee.

Russell’s goals if re-elected to Council included planning for the expansion of the arena, low taxes, and growing Battleford.

Judy Pruden: Judy Pruden, born and raised in Battleford, is seeking a second term on council.

Pruden has a long interest and history with business and administration. After graduating from Reeves Business College, she spent nine years in the accounting office of a local soft drink bottler, 17 years in the policing environment dispatching and most recently she’s worked in the Health & Safety Department of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. She currently serves on the Destination Battlefords and Occupational Health & Safety Committees.

Pruden’s interests for the town include safety, history, economic development, growth, fiscal responsibility and others.

Doug Laing: Looking for a third term as a Town of Battleford Councillor, Doug Laing believes this is the best place to raise his family.

He has served on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee, the Battleford Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Battlefords River Valley Committee, the Fire Department, and the Opera House Committee. He is a big booster of the province and brings his ideas from other municipalities to help improve Battleford.

Laing is focused on having more families move to the area and looking for more opportunities in the downtown and commercial business areas.

Richard (Rick) Zarowny: Having been raised in North Battleford, Rick Zarowny has always felt this region is special.

He graduated from Saint Thomas College, then from NAIT’s Telecommunications Technology program, before starting a 38 years career as an Engineering Associate in the Satellite Communication Industry. After moving to the community of Osler, he was elected as a Town Councillor, before moving to the Battlefords in 2017 to be closer to family.

Zarowny said his primary focus is fiscal responsibility and economic growth.

Gordon F. Yarde: Gordon F. Yarde has served on the Town of Battleford Council for 27 of the 43 years he has lived in the community.

An ordained deacon, Yarde also has nearly 20 years experience as a psychiatric nurse. He is also heavily involved with multiple local organizations.

Yarde wants to continue building relationships with surrounding First Nations communities and ensure increased taxes does not become a burden to the community.

Shelley Boutin-Gervais: Seeking a third term as councillor, Shelley Boutin-Gervais was born and raised in Battleford.

An active community member, Boutin-Gervais Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Saskatchewan, with additional courses in negotiation, project management, human resources, bargaining, budgeting and labour relations. Currently, she works for a telecommunications company and is a member of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board.

Some of Boutin-Gervais’ priorities include economic development, keeping infrastructure on pace with growth and promoting safety and reactional activities for residents.

Alexis Christensen: A lifetime resident of the area, Alexis Christensen wants to continue the work of council in improving the Town of Battleford.

Following several ventures, including getting a Masters in Education, Christensen moved to Battleford with her husband Dan, where they have raised two children. Currently, she is the Director of Communications at Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC). Prior to that position, she spent 10 years working in long term care and 10 years as a teacher in the Living Sky School Division.

Christensen wants to see additional features for family recreation, preservation of historical sites and continued, steady economic growth.

Mark Coleman: Mark Coleman moved to Battleford in 2015 for teaching opportunities for both himself and his wife, and to raise a family.

He has an Advanced Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Nipissing University and an Honour’s Degree in Contemporary Studies from Wilfrid Laurier, with a Major in history and a Minor in Organizational Leadership. Currently, he teaches middle school students at Battleford Central School.

Coleman is passionate about safeguarding a positive future for local youth, ensuring fiscal competence and utilizing the tremendous amount of potential for growth in the community.

Cory Schaffer: A Battleford resident since 2002, Cory Schaffer is now at a place where he can pursue his interest in politics.

The former service provider and seeding season loader plans on taking the advice and input from other residents to council. Being between jobs currently gives him a chance to fully invest in his role and provide a voice for fellow residents.

Schaffer is also looking to bring down the cost of living for families and find inefficiencies in the use of town facilities and sites.

David George: In his 38 years living in the Battlefords with his family, the same town he was born and raised in, David George has planted deep roots, with his children raising their families here as well.

He has spent those 38 years working for I.G. Wealth Management and is involved with several local charities and organizations. Beginning in the 1980s, he spent 16 years as a member of Town Council.

Among a number of priorities, George wants to see more focus on taxes and spending concerns, infrastructure and public feedback on major projects.

Ken Chartier: Another candidate born and raised in the Battlefords, Ken Chartier raised his three children with his wife of 25 years in this community.

He has spent 22 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Battlefords Fire Department. He has also served as the department’s Fire Education Officer, educating elementary students on fire safety.

Chartier wants further scrutiny of town budgets and more utilization of the town’s public service officer and a focus on community wide safety.